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Baxa Corporation Features PadLock®Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference™
Baxa Corporation is promoting its new PadLock Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference, October 15-17, in Salt Lake City. An aseptic IV administration set storage solution, PadLock provides a secure seal for the end of the administration set, preventing contamination when the set is not... - October 15, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation’s UK Subsidiary Launches ZR® Pre-Filled Saline Flush Syringes
Baxa introduces new line of sterile, pre-filled saline syringes for safe and efficient flushing of IV lines. The ZR syringes meet NHS standards and promote best practice for catheter care. - October 14, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Spine Surgery Technologies Demonstrating Robust Worldwide Market Growth and Market Evolution
Among the most device-intensive healthcare markets, the spine surgery market is evolving as numerous new technologies take hold and manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and roll them out for a growing patient population. Globally, the market will grow to over $26 billion over the next ten years, demonstrating double digit growth in the process. A new report from MedMarket Diligence details the products, technologies, markets and companies worldwide. - October 12, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Florida-Based Executive Search Firm Recruits James Manu for Dornbracht Americas
Dornbracht enlists the help of executive search firm, Brooke Chase Associates, to identify and recruit for a new position - October 12, 2008 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Ronco Expands Its Safety Line
Ronco announces the expansion of its safety line by introducing respiratory protection, fall protection and gas detection equipment. This has been made possible through Ronco’s strategic partnership with Sperian Protection Group. “This is a clear indication of the strengthening... - October 11, 2008 - RONCO
Distron Corporation Achieves ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification
Distron Corporation achieves the certification to an internationally recognized management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a requirement for the manufacturing of commercial medical devices. - October 08, 2008 - Distron Corporation
Flexiciser International Makes a Donation to Johns Hopkins Medicine
Flexiciser International is proud to announce the donation of its innovative movement therapy product--- the All Stainless-Steel Flexiciser Professional to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Due to increased demand from various institutions and health care facilities, the Flexiciser Professional is designed... - October 06, 2008 - Flexiciser
Intertek Offers Free Webinar on “Achieving Product Success with the Intertek Quality & Performance Mark (QPM)”
The Mark is a means to differentiate products and demonstrate quality through third-party testing & validation - October 05, 2008 - Intertek
Intertek Announces the Availability of a New Whitepaper Detailing Rules of Testing and Certification for Hazardous Locations
Valuable information that can help you save time and money during product design. - October 05, 2008 - Intertek
NOVA™ Now Available in Europe
NOVA™, the most advanced technology to quantitatively and non-invasively measure blood flow using magnetic resonance imaging, will now be available to vascular patients in Europe. Developer and producer VasSol, Inc. this month announced their partnership with Italian distributor Tekmed... - October 02, 2008 - VasSol Inc.
Radiancy Introduces MicroPhototherapy for the Ultimate Facial in the Spa Market
Radiancy continues to challenge preconceived notions about light-based treatments with the Facial Skin Care Device, FSD. Radiancy is working with the Day Spa Association to make FSD available to the Spa Industry. This innovation enables owners to expand their businesses by offering their clientele... - October 01, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Baxa Corporation Announces USP 797 Course to be Hosted at the STAR Center
Baxa announces it has signed a hosting agreement with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for compliance training through the Baxa STAR Center (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) continuing education facility in Englewood, Colorado. Baxa and USP plan to hold 16 sessions of their Compliance Tools for USP 797 course in 2009. - September 30, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
www.bizymoms.com Selects Hannelore Leavy to Advise Mothers on How to Utilize Spa Services to Cope
Hannelore Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association was recently appointed to be the online expert advisor for day spas and salons to busy mothers on http://www.bizymoms.com/experts “Since the beginning of our organization,... - September 29, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Mednovus President, Tobias Gilk, to Give 2 MRI Safety Presentations to National Organizations in 1 Week
Tobias Gilk, President and MRI Safety Director for Mednovus, to deliver MRI safety presentations to both the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) and the Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Conference in the same week. - September 29, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Offshore Group Client Company Receives NADCAP Certification
CRS Aerospace sets up a one stop shop for secondary processes in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. - September 26, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Baxa Corp Now Ranks in Top 35 of Largest Private Companies in Denver Area
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been named among the top 35 largest private companies in the area by both the Denver Business Journal (DBJ) and ColoradoBiz Magazine. In each publication, Baxa was in the Top 35 for 2008 – moving up five places to #32 in the DBJ (up from #37 in 2007) and #33 in ColoradoBiz (up from #38 in 2007). - September 25, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Intertek Announces the Availability of a White Paper “Five Reasons PV Modules Fail Product Certification Testing the First Time”
Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, has announced the availability of a new white paper “Five Reasons PV Modules Fail Product Certification Testing the First Time.” The complimentary whitepaper provides practical information for PV... - September 23, 2008 - Intertek
Intertek Announces the Availability of New White Papers on IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition
New publications provide full overview of new and changed requirements. - September 22, 2008 - Intertek
Intertek Offers Free Webinar Explaining Updates on Quality Management Requirements in the Aerospace Industry
New and changed standards can directly impact third-party audits. - September 22, 2008 - Intertek
Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp and CEA Technologies, Inc., Promote the State’s Bioscience Industry AdvaMed MedTech Conference
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and CEA Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to promote the State’s burgeoning bioscience industry at the AdvaMed 2008 MedTech Conference in Washington, D.C., September 21-24. Participation in this premier event for medical device manufacturers will showcase Colorado’s CEA Technologies, Inc., a leader in the contract design and manufacture of disposable and reusable electromechanical devices. - September 22, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Flexiciser Signs Vendor Contract with PMSI
Flexiciser International which provides movement therapy solutions for people with mobility challenges today announced that it has signed a vendor contract with PMSI. Since 1982, Flexiciser has designed motorized at home rehabilitation equipment for the mobility challenged, including (but not... - September 19, 2008 - Flexiciser
Viaflo Corporation and INTEGRA Biosciences Enter Into Strategic Partnership
Viaflo Corporation (www.viaflo.com) of Hudson NH, USA and INTEGRA Biosciences AG, Chur Switzerland announced a strategic Partnership. Capitalizing on a successful 20 year relationship between INTEGRA Biosciences and the founders of Viaflo, the Companies have decided to join their forces in the US... - September 18, 2008 - Viaflo
Ablation Technologies and Other Energy-Based Therapies Proliferating in Cardiology, General Surgery, Cancer and Other Clinical Applications Worldwide
The global market for ablation and other energy-based therapeutics is swelling at double digit growth rates, with revenues in some energy types growing at or beyond 20% annually. The worldwide market for ablation and other energy-based technologies is the subject of a new market and technology report, "Worldwide Ablation Technologies", from MedMarket Diligence, LLC. - September 17, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Clean Modules Ltd Completes Groundbreaking Cord Blood Cleanroom Center for Anthony Nolan Trust, to Offer Lifeline to Thousands of Patients with Life Threatening Illness
Clean Modules Ltd has completed the purpose-designed Anthony Nolan Trust Cord Blood Centre, which includes a Processing Facility and a Cryogenic Storage facility at the grounds of Nottingham Trent University. The new £1.4 million pounds centre at Nottingham Trent University's Clifton campus... - September 17, 2008 - Clean Modules Ltd.
Los Angeles Dynamics NAV User Group – A Successful Beginning
The first Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) User Group ever held in the Southern California area took place at the Los Angeles Microsoft Offices on Thursday, August 21, 2008, and was a huge success. The user group was hosted by Dynamics West “the Dynamics NAV experts”. Having... - September 16, 2008 - Dynamics West
Mednovus Provides Excerpt of MRI Safety Expert, Dr. Emanuel Kanal, Presentation on Ferromagnetic Detection
Noted MRI safety expert, Dr. Emanuel Kanal, gave a presentation on the state of MRI safety in 2008 to the AHRA annual meeting. Video excerpts from his presentation on ferromagnetic detection are available on the MRImetalDetector blog. - September 15, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Water Pik, Inc. Launches New United Kingdom Website
Water Pik, Inc. announced today the launch of a new company website designed specifically for the United Kingdom, www.waterpik.co.uk. The new site features a number of the elements used in Water Pik’s new corporate web site launched last October (www.waterpik.com). The new site also highlights Water Pik’s commitment to health, innovation and sustainability. - September 12, 2008 - Water Pik, Inc.
Offshore Group Company Offers In-Bond Warehousing
International Logistic Solutions (ILS) adds to its international trade and transportation services repertoire. - September 11, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Colorado BioScience Association Seeks Region’s Top Innovators for Venture Showcase Competition at 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo
The organizers of BioWest 2008 are again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award. Six companies will be chosen to present at the showcase on Thursday, November 13, 2008, and will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is Monday, October 1. - September 06, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US
Baxa Corporation announces its ranking in the second annual list of top 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses in the US; proof that the economy is not slowing its growth. The company has grown steadily since its founding in 1975 and currently employs more than 450 associates through its Colorado headquarters and UK subsidiary offices. - August 28, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
One Quarter of British Women Are Not Caring for Their Teeth on a Daily Basis
One quarter of UK women admit to careless dental care, as reported in a survey published recently by Align Technology. Despite the belief that an attractive smile results in personal confidence, British women are reluctant to invest in correcting their smiles. Invisalign Technology seeks to solve the “British stereotype” of bad teeth, using non-invasive, discreet and removable dental technology. - August 23, 2008 - Invisalign Technology
Manufacturing in Mexico 'Webinar' to be Offered by The Offshore Group
Manufacturing executives are invited to attend a free on-line 'webinar' that will provide detailed information on installing productive capacity in Mexico. - August 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Paradise Dental Technologies Inc Introduces the Platypus Ortho Flosser
PDT Inc, Paradise Dental Technolgies introduces a revolutionary orthodontic flossing device, the Platypus Ortho Flosser. - August 15, 2008 - PDT Inc, Paradise Dental Technologies
PMI Unveils New Water Vapor Transmission Analyzer
Dual gas streams allow for humidity and gas flow rate to be measured. - August 15, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
The Offshore Group Posts Summit Speaker Information
Manufacturing executives to meet from October 16-19, 2008 in Saltillo, Coahuila to discuss Mexico Manufacturing. - August 13, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Waverley Glen to Supply Ceiling Lifts to Lebanon PA Veterans' Hospital
Waverley Glen is proud to have been selected to provide all lift services for the Veteran’s hospital in Lebanon Pennsylvania. Kevin Klipfeld, lift specialist and US ceiling lift director, led the Waverley Glen team. He had this to say about the project: “Personally speaking, it was... - August 13, 2008 - Waverley Glen
Prism Medical USA Inc. Obtains Exclusive Contract with Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
To improve patient safety and loss prevention, Sunrise Senior Living Inc. awards Prism Medical USA an exclusive contract to supply their line of Waverley Glen lifts and ErgoSafe Products repositioning/transferring equipment. - August 04, 2008 - Prism Medical
Intertek Approved by USGBC as Certification Body for LEED Green Building Rating System
Third-party program allows for faster recognition of environmentally-friendly construction projects. - August 01, 2008 - Intertek
Dr. Jamie J. LaViola, DMD, Introduces Innovative Oral Cancer Prevention Test to Lake Worth Dental Practice
OralCDx BrushTest™ is the Only Noninvasive Test of Oral Pre-cancer and Cancer. - August 01, 2008 - OralCDx Laboratories
CriticalPoint and Baxa Corp Introduce Crosswalk Tool for Sterile Compounding Regulatory Requirements
CriticalPoint, LLC , in partnership with Baxa Corporation, announces the availability of a free online reference tool for understanding state laws and regulations related to sterile compounding and USP 797 compliance. - July 30, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Mednovus Launches the "MRI Metal Detector Blog" to Answer Questions About Ferromagnetic Detection Screening for MRI Safety
To aid MRI service providers, technologists and hospital administrators, Mednovus has launched the "MRI Metal Detector Blog" to answer questions and provide informational resources on how ferromagnetic detection can improve the safety of MRI exams for patients and staff, as well as protect millions of dollars of imaging equipment. - July 28, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Tobias Gilk, President and MRI Safety Director for Mednovus, Writes Cover Story on Ferromagnetic Detection for Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare Magazine
Mednovus President & MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, authors the July/August issue of PSQH's cover story, "Ferromagnetically Naked: New Tools For MRI Safety" which recounts one of America's best hospitals' adoption of Mednovus' ferromagnetic detection screening. - July 28, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Mednovus Makes New Veterans Administration (VA) MRI Design Guide Available in Unified PDF Format
The multiple sections of the new VA MRI Design Guide, which now advocates the use of ferromagnetic detection for MRI patient screening, have been unified in a single PDF document available for download from the Mednovus SAFESCAN(R) website. - July 24, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Mednovus' President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, Contributor to New VA MRI Design Guide
The United States Veterans Administration just released its new MRI Design Guide, with expert contribution by Mednovus President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk. One substantial change from prior editions is the call for the use of ferromagnetic detection systems, such as Mednovus' new Sentinel 2.0 portal, for MRI patient screening. - July 22, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Launches New Electronic Users’ Group Web Site
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of a new electronic users’ group Web site for health-system users of Baxa software and pharmacy automation equipment. This updated version of eBUG, or electronic Baxa Users’ Group provides an Internet community for sharing user experiences and best practices, as well as offering online technical support and tools for improving the user experience with Baxa products. - July 18, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New Pilot Externship Program, Connecting Jefferson County High School Science Teacher with Boulder's Array BioPharma
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer – an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area’s prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA’s pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. - July 17, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ronco Introduces New Retail Line
Ronco announces the launch of its retail line. As a part of this line reusable and disposable gloves, garbage bags, sandwich and freezer bags, assorted cutlery, reusable shopping bags are now available in the retail market under Ronco brand name. - July 11, 2008 - RONCO
MRI Accidents Spike: Mednovus SAFESCAN(R) Ferromagnetic Detectors Respond, Improving MRI Safety
The FDA database of MRI accidents reports a 185% increase in only 3 years. Recent MRI safety recommendations, call for the use of ferromagnetic detection screening such as the new Mednovus Sentinel 2.0 walk-through portal, to be unveiled later this month at the AHRA annual meeting in Denver. - July 09, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
The Next Generation of Modular CleanRooms
The British company; Clean Modules Ltd specialises in the construction of bespoke modular cleanrooms and as a result, no two cleanrooms are the same. This diversity has allowed Clean Modules Ltd to continuously develop their modular cleanroom concept and after several years of building modular cleanrooms, Clean Modules Ltd has now developed the next generation of modular cleanrooms. - July 03, 2008 - Clean Modules Ltd.
Colorado Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings
It’s been a banner year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. Genome Technology’s June publication ranks Colorado as one of the top 20 biotech locations in the world, and the Families USA Global Health Initiative Report ranked Colorado fourth among states that generated the most economic activity per dollar of funding from the NIH. Further, Colorado placed in the top five of all five categories in the Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index. - July 02, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association